The Benefits of NOT Taking Notes on a Computer
We all get distracted in meetings, and it’s mostly because of, you guessed it, our computers. But not for the reasons you think. Pam Mueller explains why you might want to take your notes longhand.
View ArticleThe Psychology Behind Right and Wrong
Justice isn’t always based on ethics or fairness, sometimes it’s based purely on luck. Harvard’s Fiery Cushman examines the science and psychology of morality, and how it affects our daily lives in...
View ArticleReinventing Disneyland for the 21st Century
Rides, costumed princesses… and wearable technology? Writer Austin Carr goes into the high-tech process of reinventing the happiest place on earth.
View ArticleThe Real Differences Between Generic and Name-Brand Drugs
What's in a name (brand)? Professor Jeremy Greene takes a look at the complex history of “generic” medicine, and its impact on modern health care.
View ArticleThe Changing Tide of the Fishing Industry
That shrimp you serve at your cocktail party? It might have traveled 9,000 miles to end up on your plate. “Four Fish” author Paul Greenberg talks about the revolution in modern fishing.
View Article7.04.15 Coping With Excess
Shrimp, billionaires, and the invention of modern glamour. On Innovation Hub, we'll explore excess of all kinds, and tell you how to cope with it.
View ArticleThe Pharaohs and Princes of Silicon Valley
If you’re over 30 and you haven’t sold a tech company worth $10 billion… what are you doing with your life? Randall Lane, editor of Forbes and author of “You Only Have to Be Right Once,” takes a peek...
View ArticleA Dip Into History: Come Fly With Us
Before it was embraced by Frank Sinatra and Jay-Z, a serial inventor’s pet project kept exploding.
View ArticleThe Genius and Tragedy of Coco Chanel
Mistresses, Nazis, and lost love — the story behind Chanel No. 5 isn’t just about perfume. Tilar Mazzeo, author of “The Secret of Chanel No. 5,” explains how Coco Chanel invented modern glamour.
View Article6.27.15 The March of Progress
This week, we take a look at progress. Tech and culture writer Steven Kotler will tell us how science fiction movies and novels are quickly turning into “science fact.” KPBS’s David Wagner reports from...
View ArticleThe Art of Negotiation
You can’t always get what you want – or can you? Stanford Business School professor Margaret Ann Neale argues that you can negotiate successfully; it just takes a little help from science.
View ArticleThe Art of Negotiation
You can’t always get what you want – or can you? Stanford Business School professor Margaret Ann Neale argues that you can negotiate successfully; it just takes a little help from science.
View ArticleGenetically Modi-flied
If GMOs in your grocery cart caused a stir, what will happen when they're buzzing around your backyard? KPBS' David Wagner says we should get ready for the next big step in genetic rewiring: wild flies...
View ArticleMoore's Law: 50 Years Later
We all owe a big thanks to Gordon Moore. Fifty years after he predicted an exponential rise in computing power – known as Moore’s Law – author Arnold Thackray gives us a glimpse into the unusual life...
View ArticleHow Star Trek and Blade Runner Shape Our Future
The gizmos we gawk at in Star Trek and Blade Runner still seem light-years away. But the rapid growth in computing power may have put us on a fast track. Science journalist Steven Kotler tells us why...
View ArticleMoore's Law: 50 Years Later
We all owe a big thanks to Gordon Moore. Fifty years after he predicted an exponential rise in computing power – known as Moore’s Law – author Arnold Thackray gives us a glimpse into the unusual life...
View ArticleWhy We Need a "Digital Hat Rack"
As any Mad Men fan knows, the once-trendy fedoras that men sported were hung up the second they entered the office. Author and entrepreneur Nir Eyal wants that habit to come back in style – this time,...
View ArticleHow Star Trek and Blade Runner Shape Our Future
The gizmos we gawk at in Star Trek and Blade Runner still seem light-years away. But the rapid growth in computing power may have put us on a fast track. Science journalist Steven Kotler tells us why...
View Article6.20.15 It's Complicated
This week, our guests shun simple explanations. Film and media studies professor Jason Mittell reveals why we can actually handle more complexity in our television shows than ever before, despite our...
View Article"Organ Marketplaces" of the Future
Do we know our bodies’ true value? Northeastern's Kara Swanson says the massive gap between organ supply and demand makes it much higher than we might think.
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